The coach also gave details about the recovery of former Barcelona player, who has already missed several games with Las Garzas since his left ankle injury.
How Lionel Messi’s injury continues
Inter Miami is preparing to face Puebla in the Leagues Cup, a competition in which the American team is the current champion. However, The squad will not include Lionel Messi.
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Lionel Messi’s ankle after being injured in the 2024 Copa América final.
On this, Gerardo “Tata” Martino explained that the Rosario footballer did not recover from the injury and that continue training in a differentiated way. Besides, wear a brace on the affected ankle.
In any case, the DT reassured the fans of the ‘Pulga’ and assured that “keeps improving“. Due to his illness, the captain of the Argentine National Team was unable to play in two matches of the Major League Soccer (MLS): one versus Toronto FC and another before Chicago Fire. He could not be present at the duel of the All-Star of the Mexican League.
Chicago Fire will compensate fans if Lionel Messi does not play with Inter Miami
Inter Miami will have to visit the Chicago Fire in the MLS next August 31st. In this context, the rival team came forward and announced that They will compensate fans who buy tickets for the match in case the Rosario native does not play.
The team led by Swiss Xherdan Shaqiri reassured fans and announced a series of “Guarantee” compensation in case Messi is still not fit to play the game at Soldier Field.
If that were the case, Chicago Fire announced that all tickets purchased from Friday, July 19 for the match on August 31st they will receive $250 off two or more new tickets for this season.
For their part, those supporters who bought tickets for the match before that date, including those with season tickets, will be able to request two complimentary tickets for the match that will be played at home next October 19 against Nashville
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